Helper Distribution Designer - Senior Distribution Designer
Entergy, Cleveland, TX, United States
Job Title
Helper Distribution Designer - Senior Distribution Designer
Work Place Flexibility Onsite
Legal Entity Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
Job Overview This position will be filled as a Helper-Distribution Designer - Senior Distribution Designer based on experience.
Job Responsibilities
Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service. Negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost‑effective method while adhering to existing codes, standards, and policies.
Conduct field investigations; evaluate service alternatives; determine appropriate standards/specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings, material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats.
Assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports.
Communicate and/or negotiate right‑of‑way easements and/or permits; determine right‑of‑way clearing needs; prepare and secure appropriate right‑of‑way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
Interpret and document tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
Serve as the single point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
Approve, release, and assist/create project designs when authorized.
Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, including participation in daily/monthly safety meetings.
Experience and Special Qualifications
Must have one of the following: 1 year field operations experience (Transmission Line, Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering); completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP); 2‑year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school; or a minimum of 60 college hours toward a 4‑year degree in a related field from an accredited school.
Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co‑workers, and other groups through written and oral skills.
Within six months after employment, know and understand Entergy’s safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Physical Qualifications
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to having strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
Personal Qualifications
Be alert in observing hazards to help avoid accidents.
Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in a manner that inspires respect and confidence of superiors and co‑workers.
Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner.
Senior Distribution Designer – Additional Qualifications
Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following: four years field operations experience and two years as a Distribution Designer; qualified and worked three years as a Distribution Designer; 2‑year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4‑year degree with two years as a Distribution Designer; 4‑year Technical Degree with one year as a Distribution Designer.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and appropriate company processes and policies.
Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co‑workers, and other groups through written and oral skills.
Know and understand company safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, including safety meetings.
Safety Sensitive Position This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Primary Locations Texas – Cleveland, Texas; Cleveland || Texas – Dayton
Job Function Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Relocation Option No Relocation Offered
Union Description/Code GTX Utility Ops
Number of Openings 1
Req ID 122569
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Equal Opportunity Employer Entergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. An EEO statement and legal compliance information are provided below.
EEO Statement The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Accessibility Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation for the recruiting process, please click
here
to provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number.
Additional Responsibilities Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, alternate locations, or perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.
Know Your Rights Workplace discrimination is illegal. The non‑confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for inspection. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan.
Working Conditions Same as Additional Responsibilities: availability for additional hours, alternate locations, or extra duties during emergencies or outages. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.
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Work Place Flexibility Onsite
Legal Entity Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
Job Overview This position will be filled as a Helper-Distribution Designer - Senior Distribution Designer based on experience.
Job Responsibilities
Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service. Negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost‑effective method while adhering to existing codes, standards, and policies.
Conduct field investigations; evaluate service alternatives; determine appropriate standards/specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings, material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats.
Assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports.
Communicate and/or negotiate right‑of‑way easements and/or permits; determine right‑of‑way clearing needs; prepare and secure appropriate right‑of‑way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
Interpret and document tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
Serve as the single point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
Approve, release, and assist/create project designs when authorized.
Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, including participation in daily/monthly safety meetings.
Experience and Special Qualifications
Must have one of the following: 1 year field operations experience (Transmission Line, Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering); completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP); 2‑year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school; or a minimum of 60 college hours toward a 4‑year degree in a related field from an accredited school.
Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co‑workers, and other groups through written and oral skills.
Within six months after employment, know and understand Entergy’s safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Physical Qualifications
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to having strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
Personal Qualifications
Be alert in observing hazards to help avoid accidents.
Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in a manner that inspires respect and confidence of superiors and co‑workers.
Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner.
Senior Distribution Designer – Additional Qualifications
Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following: four years field operations experience and two years as a Distribution Designer; qualified and worked three years as a Distribution Designer; 2‑year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4‑year degree with two years as a Distribution Designer; 4‑year Technical Degree with one year as a Distribution Designer.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and appropriate company processes and policies.
Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co‑workers, and other groups through written and oral skills.
Know and understand company safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, including safety meetings.
Safety Sensitive Position This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Primary Locations Texas – Cleveland, Texas; Cleveland || Texas – Dayton
Job Function Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Relocation Option No Relocation Offered
Union Description/Code GTX Utility Ops
Number of Openings 1
Req ID 122569
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Equal Opportunity Employer Entergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. An EEO statement and legal compliance information are provided below.
EEO Statement The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Accessibility Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation for the recruiting process, please click
here
to provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number.
Additional Responsibilities Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, alternate locations, or perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.
Know Your Rights Workplace discrimination is illegal. The non‑confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for inspection. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan.
Working Conditions Same as Additional Responsibilities: availability for additional hours, alternate locations, or extra duties during emergencies or outages. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.
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